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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.73, 15,572.87 and 6,566.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.73, 15,572.87 and 6,566.01 is: 9,063.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.73 : 15,572.87 = 6,566.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.73/15,572.87 = 6,566.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.73x = 15,572.87 × 6,566.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.73x = 102,251,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,251,636.56/11,281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.47

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